Event Three

This is the third of 7 events in the series.

Course

The event will be held at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 'The Tan'. This will be a closed to traffic circuit, with corner marshalls, on the road next to the Tan track.

Fees

There will be no charge for this event for participants.

If you are a Series Entry holder in the VICS series then you are already automatically entered into this event.

Parking

TBA

Registration & Start Times

Registration will open at 11:15am. The racing will commence at 12:15pm, with groups of riders sent out in waves, completing 3 - 4 laps (to be confirmed).

Upon arrival at the event village, riders must present their membership card (or email receipt of purchase) and receive their transponder and bib number. Riders must register at least 45 minutes before the start of their race. Bib numbers must be returned to registration after racing.

Presentation times TBA.

Bib Numbers & Transponders

Bib numbers must be attached to the back and right hip. Each rider receives two bibs. Transponders must be fixed to the lower fork with the zip ties provided (there is a diagram provided in your rider pack).

Technical Regulations

Regulations surrounding the suitability of equipment will be in accordance with current Cycling Australia Technical Regulations* with the following exceptions/clarifications: •Roll out distances (junior gear restrictions) are NOT enforced at VICS events. •Only Cycling Australia approved standard road bicycles for all events [No TT specific bicycles for either ITT or TTT events] •TT clip on bars will be permitted for ITT and TTT events •Carbon wheels will be accepted at a maximum rim depth of 50mm for all events •All helmets must be Australian Standards compliant [For more information on helmet standards please visit: http://cyclingtips.com.au/2013/04/australian-helmet-standards-what-you-need-to-know/] •Schools will be required to race in matching jerseys or colours. Cycling specific jerseys are not mandatory *Please see Cycling Australia 2013 Technical Regulations for Road and Track: http://cycling.org.au/Portals/10/Rules%20and%20Policies/2013%20Technical%20Regulations%20update%20as%20at%2001042013.6.pdf

Suggested Gear Ratios

Under the Cycling Australia Technical Regulations, junior riders normally adhere to a maximum gear size during racing events. While the roll-out gear restrictions will not be enforced in the Victorian Interschool Cycling Series, the following ratios are recommended: JR11/13 - 5.5m JR15 - 6.0m JR17 - 7.0m JR19 - 7.930m

Food and Drinks

Availability TBA

First Aid / Medical

Medical support will be provided by St Johns. A mobile medical team will be present at each course at all times to attend to any medical issues.